US intelligence said in its annual threat assessment report that Russia’s nuclear arsenal is the most powerful in the world. It has been reported DEA NewsWith reference to the relevant report.
As the document states, the Russian Federation “holds the largest and most powerful stockpile of nuclear weapons, continues to expand and modernize its capabilities in the field of nuclear weapons.”
The text states that the Russian Federation is developing long-range nuclear missiles and submarine “delivery systems”, expanding and modernizing “a broad, diverse and modern line of non-strategic systems” capable of carrying both nuclear and conventional warheads.
The report also states that, according to Moscow, “these systems give it the ability to deter enemies, control potential escalation of hostilities, and counter conventional US and allied forces.”
Former Russian President Vladimir Putin declarationThat Russia’s nuclear weapons are more advanced and modern than any other power.
President before that knowledgeableThat Russia sees nuclear weapons as a means of defense and an opportunity to launch a retaliatory attack.